I bought a pair of these skates about a year ago. While they are alright, they are not the best skates you could purchase. Yes they are cheap and cheap skates bring in customers, they lack support necessary around the ankle, there is no arch support, and the blades are a little longer than they should be. Again good skates for beginners who want their own, just not fit for skaters looking to move forward in their careers.

I'm no expert on ice skates, but I am finding these to be comfortable and supportive for a beginning recreational skater. I have no complaints so far. They seem to run about one size larger than street shoes. For example, I usually wear a six, but wear a five in these skates. As long as you know that before ordering, no problem.